Apprentice Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

eTeach UK Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds City College is seeking an Apprentice Teaching Assistant for the Printworks Campus on a fixed-term contract for the 15-month apprenticeship. You will support learners, including High Needs and SEND, in one-to-one or small group settings and help with English and Maths to enable progression through their studies.

The role focuses on learner success, development, and restorative practice to maintain engagement and achieve positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Motivated and committed to learner development.
• Ability to adapt to diverse learners and support needs.
• Strong teamwork and proactive approach to learning.

Responsibilities

• Support learners with High Needs and SEND to thrive and progress in class or small groups.
• Assist with theory, practical, English and Maths to ensure understanding.
• Collaborate with curriculum and support staff to plan resources and assess progress.

Skills

Motivated

Learner development

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship

Tools

Restorative Practice

Job description

About the Role

This is a fixed-term contract for the duration of the 15‑month apprenticeship. Upon completion you will achieve a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.Level 3 Apprenticeship Rates: Under 18 years - £16,012 per annum18-20 years - £21,510 per annum 21+ years - £24,520 per annumLeeds City College are seeking an Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our Printworks Campus.This is a diverse, fast-paced and rewarding role which if focused on learner success and development, which supports learners from the start of their journey with us, until they leave it for their next steps and a successful progression into the next stage of their life.As a supporter, advocate and coach for your caseload of learners, you will be ideally placed to drive success so that young people are able to realise their ambitions.The successful candidate will be responsive, adaptive and flexible and will embrace challenge, to break down barriers and drive improvement and development, both academic and pastorally.

What You Will Do

Support learners with High Needs and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to thrive and make progress throughout their educational experience at Leeds City College. Working in classes on a one-to-one or small group basis, you will make sure learners engage with theory, practical and English and Mathematics lessons so that they can succeed. You’ll also work outside the classroom when required, creating an informal yet productive environment which allow learners to learn at their own pace.Work closely with curriculum and support colleagues, teaching, assessing and giving feedback to learners, encouraging them to improve and achieve consistently. This might include devising appropriate learning resources, alternative assessment methods, working with other internal and external colleagues to scaffold and bolster learners. Your approach will be professional, approachable and flexible so that best possible outcomes for learners are realised.You will take responsibility for record keeping, with a keen eye for a detail and accuracy and an understanding of the importance of maintaining a full account of a learner’s journey.You will base your practice on a Restorative Practice approach, amicably resolving difficult circumstances when they arise, so that learners remain engaged and focused.

About You

You will be a motivated and committed person who is keen to see others develop and grow their skills, abilities and experience.With learners at the heart of your practice, you will be professional and enthusiastic, with the ability to think quickly, using a range of strategies to maintain learner focus and engagement, regularly reviewing and updating a range of documents to record, monitor and review progress.With a patient approach, a “can do” attitude, a strong team working ethic and the ability to provide structure and guidelines to learners, you will be at the forefront of their development.